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Trinity Laurino
Executive Director
With Thanksgiving next week, we want to say how thankful we are to you for being a LkldNow reader. We are especially thankful to the 100 readers who have donated to support this work this month.
The challenge is: We need to raise at least $50,000 by the end of year to keep this tap of local news flowing freely in the new year. The good news is we have dollar-for-dollar matching funds from NewsMatch and our local match partners that will turn that $50,000 into $100,000.
The truth is: This year’s fund-raising drive is off to a slower start than usual, likely because Milton and the election has left everyone with a bit of news fatigue. Honestly, we get it. We’re also looking forward to a lighter news week with the holiday and a little rest and recuperation for the reporting staff. There probably won’t be a newsletter next week so this is my last ask for November.
The thing is: The future of news that shapes our understanding of Lakeland – LkldNow’s future – is in your hands. Any amount you give is appreciated and goes to funding the reporting you read here. If you make your gift monthly, NewMatch will match the full year’s amount.
Lake Seward’s 30-Year Flooding Problem Went Unaddressed
Residents have complained since the south Lakeland basin flooded in 1994; Hurricane Milton inundated homes on Oakmont Lane last month.
Marines, Law, FBI Prepared Lakeland’s New Emergency Management Chief
David Cox, 53, will oversee the city of Lakeland’s emergency management plan and develop disaster procedures.
Nordstrom Rack Coming to Lakeside Village Next Fall
By this time next year, Lakeland fans of Nordstrom Rack should be able to drive to Lakeside Village instead of Brandon or Tampa to shop at the off-price retailer. A Nordstrom Rack store […]
A Food-Truck Court Is Planned for East Main Street in Lakeland
Eight trucks will be allowed on the site of a former used car lot, under a plan approved by the Lakeland Planning & Zoning Board.
Korean BBQ and Hot Pot Restaurants are Popping up in Lakeland
Three new eateries offer interactive culinary experiences where diners cook at their tables.
Valet Parking Returns to Downtown Lakeland
The project is a restaurant owner’s experiment in removing parking as a barrier for customers who want to come downtown.
Downtown Squeeze Shuttle Adds a Florida Southern College Stop
The weekend service from the Citrus Connection uses eight-passenger golf carts to ferry passengers through downtown Lakeland.
From a LkldNow Sponsor
Lakeland Resident Finds New Hope at Walk to End Alzheimer’s
By Alzheimer’s Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month.
Entrepreneur Jeannie Weaver Lopez, 39, Succumbs to Illness
The owner of Revival craft cocktail lounge and the new Peach House restaurant near Lake Morton died of a respiratory disease.
Lakeland Regional Health Infection Prevention Chief Haight Honored
He is one of 128 doctors named as a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America this year.
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
Lake Bonny residents tell city commissioners that more help is needed | 10 Tampa Bay
Lakeland mother praises passerby who rescued her toddler son from a burning car | News Channel 8
Polk ranks 15th out of 382 U.S. metro areas in new business applications | Simply Business
Lakeland native Steve Sullivan opens Metro Diner at Lakeland South Center | press release
Florida Supreme Court: Jason Penrod, founder of Family Elder Law, can no longer practice law | The Ledger
Former U.S. Rep. Andy Ireland, who represented Polk, died at 94; flags flew at half-staff Friday | News Channel 8
A year after arson closed a Combee Road food pantry, founder seeks a new site | News Channel 8
Family turned down for help after Hurricane Milton washed out ground under their Kathleen home | News Channel 8
Orlando Health ‘tops out’ construction of 7-story Lakeland Highlands Hospital | The Tampa Bay 100
Man dies after trying to climb on a moving city truck at US 92, Reynolds Road | ABC Action News
A Celtic Christmas | Friday | 7:30 p.m. | Branscomb Auditorium
The dance-and-music troupe A Taste of Ireland brings their Christmas show to Florida Southern College. Dancers performed with “Lord of the Dance” and “Riverdance.” Tickets: $35-$65.
Community Recovery Outreach | Saturday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Hollingsworth Room, RP Funding Center
Multiple agencies involved in Hurricane Milton Relief will be available to connect residents to resources in an event coordinated by United Way of Central Florida. Organizations on site will include Central Florida Health Care, Community Wellness, FEMA, Florida Department of Health, The Freedom Tour, Polk Vision and Success By 6. Free.
Margarita Ball | Saturday | 8-11 p.m. | Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror
The annual outdoor party includes live music, local food and beverages. Proceeds benefit local charity organizations. In addition to purchasing tickets, guests are asked to bring an unwrapped gift or cash donation. Tickets, $45, are available (cash only) Thursday and Friday at Tucker’s Southside Lounge and at the door Saturday until sold out.
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